Hypothesis analysis methods, hypothesis analysis devices, and articles of manufacture
US8140464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S706/911
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Hypothesis analysis methods, hypothesis analysis devices, and articles of manufacture are described according to some aspects. In one aspect, a hypothesis analysis method includes providing a hypothesis, providing an indicator which at least one of supports and refutes the hypothesis, using the indicator, associating evidence with the hypothesis, weighting the association of the evidence with the hypothesis, and using the weighting, providing information regarding the accuracy of the hypothesis.
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